The Strain

A plane arrives in New York with all passengers deceased, prompting Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his CDC team to investigate what initially appears to be a deadly virus. Meanwhile, Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian believes the incident signals a far more dangerous and unnatural threat.

As the survivors begin to experience mysterious symptoms, Eph and Nora find themselves struggling to contain the growing crisis, complicated further by the emergence of a disinformation campaign. Meanwhile, Setrakian is visited in jail by an acquaintance from his distant past.

Eph and Nora work urgently to save Captain Redfern's life while dealing with the virus's growing threat. A rise in rat attacks causes Fet to investigate unusual activity beneath the city. At the same time, Setrakian, recently released from prison, begins a determined and ruthless effort to stop the spread of the disease.

A secret autopsy uncovers unusual developments in the mysterious virus, prompting Jim to make a surprising admission. Eph and Nora attempt to locate the father of the youngest victim from the plane crash, but their efforts are outpaced by an unexpected figure. Meanwhile, Ansel, as he succumbs to the illness, takes drastic measures to protect his family.

Eph teams up with Setrakian to gather evidence for a citywide quarantine in Nora's absence. Meanwhile, Fet faces an unexpected situation in the subway tunnels, and Palmer's plans are jeopardized by a medical emergency.

Eph is taken into FBI custody after urging Kelly and Zack to evacuate the city as a plague spreads. Meanwhile, Eichhorst assigns Gus a final task, and Setrakian recognizes the upcoming eclipse as a critical moment in the virus's activation and the start of its devastating impact.

Setrakian, Eph, and Nora develop a plan to find the Master by using Jim as bait, while new information about Eichhorst and Setrakian's pasts provides greater insight into their motivations. At the same time, at the Luss residence, Neeva struggles to protect the children after encountering a mysterious stranger whose help might involve significant consequences.

Setrakian, having discovered that ultraviolet light is effective against strigoi, takes on an unexpected apprentice. At the same time, a routine stop at a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a violent and prolonged confrontation.

Eph urgently tries to protect his family when Kelly goes missing, and Dutch reveals her involvement in Palmer's scheme, leading Gus to confront a difficult decision regarding Felix.

Eph investigates the mystery of Kelly's disappearance, uncovering disturbing revelations. At the same time, Dutch proceeds with a plan for revenge against Palmer, while Fitzwilliam makes an unexpected choice that alters the course of events.

Setrakian leads Eph, Fet, and Nora in their search for the Master's hidden lair, while Zack stays at the pawnshop with Mariela and puts himself in danger to protect her.

Dutch creates a strategy to disseminate Eph's warning about the vampire plague, but the pawn shop comes under attack by Eichhorst. At the same time, Palmer encounters an unexpected visitor, while Gus gets ready for battle, discovering a hidden complication.

Eph and Fet begin preparing for a major assault on the Master, motivated by Setrakian's conviction that this attack will serve as the decisive turning point. At the same time, Gus establishes an alliance with a mysterious new group, which could significantly shift the balance of the impending conflict.